Biography

Milton Sommerfeld, Professor in the Department of Applied Biological Sciences and Co-director of the Laboratory of Algae Research and Biotechnology, has served as Chair of the Department of Botany and Microbiology (1980-88), and Associate Dean for Research and Facilities in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (1989-2004). He has mentored over 60 M.S., Ph.D. and postdoctoral associates and numerous undergraduates. He is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Phycological Society of America, British Phycological Society, International Phycological Society, Arizona-Nevada Academy of Science, The Society of Sigma Xi and the Southwestern Association of Naturalists.

Education

PhD, Botany, Washington University, Saint Louis, 1968

BS, Biology, Southwest Texas State College, 1962

Journal Articles

2006

Baker, L. A., P. K. Westerhoff and M. R. Sommerfeld. 2006. An adaptive management strategy using multiple barriers to control tastes and odors. Journal of the American Water Works Association 98(6):113-126. (link)

1990

Amalfi, F. A., E. M. Atkinson, J. D. McNaughton and M. R. Sommerfeld. 1990. Use of biotoxicity tests for estimating impaact of stormwaters on aquatic life. Hydrology and Water Resources in Arizona and the Southwest 27-34.

Amalfi, F. A., E. M. Atkinson, J. D. McNaughton and M. R. Sommerfeld. 1990. Use of biotoxicity tests for estimating impacts of stormwaters on aquatic life.. Hydrology and Water Resources in Arizona and the Southwest 27-34.